title: Obesity.
abstract: Obesity is a chronic disease, which similar to diabetes and hypertension, requires long-term treatment. The patient must be willing to make major changes in eating habits, lifestyle, and physical activity to achieve long-lasting results.
authors.affiliation: Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Aronne
mesh_terms: D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001519:Behavior; D015992:Body Mass Index; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D005277:Fenfluramine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010645:Phentermine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012307:Risk Factors; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D001067:Appetite Depressants; D005277:Fenfluramine; D010645:Phentermine